LAWRENCE G. SZUHY

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Euless, Texas *6039

817-***-**** Fax 817-***-****

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EDUCATION

MBA- Industrial Management, Eastern Michigan University, 1969 BBA- Industrial Management, Eastern Michigan University, 1965 EXPERIENCE:

AGR PERFORMANCE INC., FORT WORTH, TEXAS

Executive Vice President /COO, 2001 to 12/15/2015 (Retired) Recruited by the company to bring in appropriate disciplines, and move the company ahead in terms of sales and profits.

DYNAGEAR INC.-ERTEL DIVISION, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA General Manager 2000-2001

Managed engine components manufacturer supplying OE and the aftermarket. Division (Ertel Manufacturing ) had just recently acquired by Dynagear and in trouble was recruited to turn the Division around.

On track to realize a profit in second quarter. Stabilized sales and on track to realize an increase. Available because temporary assignment ran out and decided not to make it permanent. CHAMPION PARTS INC., HOPE, ARKANSAS

General Manager- 1996-2000

Managed automotive components remanufacturer supplying the OE and independent aftermarket. Was hired to help turn around the company.

-Recruited key management replacements.

-Put a material control system in place.

-Revised the entire plant layout in order to improve efficiency and quality.

-Revised the labor efficiency measurement system.

-Improved order fill from 65% to 92%.

-Developed an aggressive sales program.

-Improved employee relations.

-Overhauled the entire financial function.

Champion Parts Inc. is presently profitable.

ELDER RUBBER COMPANY, DALLAS, TEXAS

President/General Manager- 1992-1996

Managed an automotive manufacturer of brake component parts for the OE and aftermarket. Was recruited to turn the company around and prepare it for sale.

-Replaced standard cost system with a corrected system.

-Reorganized the management, replacing as needed.

-Increased sales by the implementation of a new program.

-Increased company profits by 41%.

-Achieved Ford Motor Company’s Q-1 Awards.

-Began the development of a successful export business. ADUCO INTERNATIONAL, INC./BRAHMA INC., MANSFIELD, TEXAS President 1990-1992

Managed aftermarket manufacturer of Pick-Up truck parts sold under the Brahma name. Hired to turn around the company in preparation for sale.

-Restructured entire organization through consolidations, job redefinitions, and pure waste elimination.

-Created innovative sales programs resulting in steady profit increases in excess of 30%.

-Initiated an aggressive new product program resulting in record sales.

-Developed an advertising program resulting in improved brand recognition and increased sales. BLUE CHIP PRODUCTS, INC. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Executive Vice President 1988-1989

Assignment was to turn around a family owned $50 million auto parts supplier.

-Overhauled sales function, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, employee relations and warehousing.

When assignment was over company was profitable.

ARROW AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA 1972-1988

Hired in 1972 as Plant Manager, accepted General Manager position in 1979, and achieved the Vice President position in 1982. Left company in 1988 for a challenging position in a small promising company.

-Helped grow profitable sales, from $24 to $100.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, INC. YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN

1964-1972

From 1964-1972, moved up through the organization to a Production General Foreman.

-Engineered a material handling system that saved the company over $1100000 per year. The company recognized the achievement by awarding a new automobile.

-Launched a new facility and achieved production goals within the first three months. EMPLOYMENT RELATED ACTIVITIES

INSTRUCTOR in College Of Business, University Of South Carolina, Spartanburg, S.C. 1974-1979 Taught Introduction To Business, Business Management, and Manufacturing Management INSTRUCTOR, Department Of Business, Rutledge College, Spartanburg, S.C.. 1972-1973 Taught Manufacturing Management and Quantitative Statistics INSTRUCTOR, Department Of Business, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI 1969-1972 Taught Introduction To Business

(NOTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE TEACHING POSITIONS WERE ON A PART-TIME BASIS AND WERE IN THE EVENINGS)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Automobile Parts Rebuilders Association-7 year Board Member, and elected President in 1987. Alpha Kappa Psi-Professional Business Fraternity.

Past United Way Chairman

Past Board Chairman of Children’s Shelter Of Spartanburg-President. Spartanburg Development Association-Board Of Directors. Current President of Neighborhood Home Owners Association PERSONAL

Married 53 years, 4 grown children out of the home. Excellent health-competitive runner.

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